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Belle Plaine prepares for a busy holiday season By JUDY SCHLESSELMAN Star Press Union reporter Belle Plaine is poised to welcome the holiday season beginning with this weekend’s “A Christmas Homecoming in Belle Plaine,” sponsored by Belle Plaine Community Development Corp. in conjunction with other participating organizations. Check out the rundown of events listed below. From holiday concerts to Santa sightings, there’s fun planned for the entire family in the upcoming weeks. Local churches provided the special holiday services noted below. Regular services are published weekly in The Star Press Union. A Christmas Homecoming in Belle Plaine Celebrate a holiday kickoff on Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 24. The following events will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. • Free wine tasting and food sampling at Belle Plaine Pharmacy, Country Foods, Drahos Shoe Store and Cornerstone Apothecary. • Chili cook-off and vendor market at the former MidWestOne Bank, 822 12th St. Sample and vote for your favorite chili by making a free-will donation. Top vote getter wins a prize. Hot chocolate courtesy of MidWestOne Bank. • Free horse drawn wagon rides, sponsored by MidWestOne Bank. Rides leave from the former MidWestOne Bank on Main Street. • Tree lighting and Christmas caroling at the Belle Plaine Community Library at 5:45 p.m., sponsored by Walter Family Chiropractic. Hot chocolate courtesy of MidWestOne Bank. • Cornerstone Apothecary, 731 12th St., will host an open house from 3 p.m. to approximately 7 p.m. with chocolate tasting, discounts and raffle prizes. A ribbon cutting will be at 4 p.m. The holiday fun continues Saturday: • Christmas Market Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall, main floor. Food available from the Legion Auxiliary. Information: Angie Papesh (319) 981-7339. • Santa’s Workshop in the Legion Hall basement from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring holiday crafts and activities for the kids. • Free movie at the King Theatre, “Ice Age Continental Drift,” at 3 p.m., sponsored by Belle Plaine Community Development Corp. • Many local merchants will be open Nov. 24, Small Business Saturday, for your holiday shopping convenience. Christmas Tea on the Lincoln Highway Join the Belle Plaine Historical Society for an afternoon of delectable sweets, tea, coffee and enter-
The St. Michael church choir sings at last year’s Prelude to Christmas concert at Christ United Methodist Church. This year the concert, which features local church choirs and other musicians, moves to First Lutheran Church. It will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
Three-month-old Lucia Timm, daughter of Jeff and Sarah Timm, Hartwick, enjoyed a visit with Santa during last year’s Lunch with Santa, sponsored by Belle Plaine’s Athena Club. Saint Nick will make a return appearance Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Belle Plaine Community Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tainment at its annual Christmas Tea on the Lincoln Highway, set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Belle Plaine Area Museum, 901 12th St., For reservations, contact Kristine Pope (319-488-0721), Mitch Malcolm (319-444-0606) or the museum (319-434-6093) by Wednesday, Nov. 21. Pre-payment required. School holiday concerts Grades 4-6 band and vocal: Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. at Longfellow Elementary. Grades 7-12 band and choir: Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the junior/senior high school. Tree of Sharing This annual effort sponsored by the Benton County Volunteer Program (BCVP) provides clothing to needy local children up to age 14. Needs will be
Horse-drawn wagon rides, compliments of MidWestOne Bank, will again be part of Belle Plaine’s Christmas Homecoming celebration. Catch a free ride on the city’s main street Friday, Nov. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. The rides are provided by the Hollopeter family, Victor. anonymously listed on paper ornaments displayed on Christmas trees at Dollar General, Belle Plaine Pharmacy, Cornerstone Apothecary, MidWestOne Bank and Chelsea Savings Bank. Donors may select an ornament, purchase the requested item(s) and return the wrapped gift to the BCVP office, MidWestOne Bank or Chelsea Savings Bank by Monday, Dec. 17. Gifts will be distributed at the BCVP office Thursday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the BCVP office at (319) 434-6078. Lunch With Santa Athena Club will sponsor its annual Lunch with Santa Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Community Library. Bring the youngsters for a hot dog lunch and visit with Jolly St. Nick. Proceeds support Belle Plaine schools, the Athena Continued on page 6
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ing, Christmas carols and light refreshments. Deacon Joe Behounek, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Belle Plaine, will lead the service. Prelude to Christmas Concert The 15th annual “Prelude to Christmas” concert will be held at First Lutheran Church, 1523 Sunset Drive, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. With the theme “Faith and Believing,” the concert will feature local church choirs and other musicians. Free admission.
Children make holiday crafts at Santa’s Workshop in 2011. Belle Plaine Community Development Corp. will host the event again this year in the Legion Hall basement on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Scholarship Fund and community organizations. Service of Remembrance Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult any time of year, but especially during the holidays. Hrabak Funeral Home, 1704 Seventh Ave., Belle Plaine, will host a Service of Remembrance Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. The gathering will include a time of shar-
Cookie Walk Don’t feel like baking for the holidays? All the goodies without the fuss will be available at the annual First Lutheran Church Christmas Cookie Walk, Saturday, Dec. 8. Doors open at 9 a.m. Address: 1523 Sunset Drive.
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Holiday church services Christ United Methodist Church, 708 15th St. Children’s Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m.; Christmas Eve candlelight service, Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christian Fellowship Church, 1009 Seventh Ave. Christmas Eve candlelight service, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. First Congregational Church UCC, 1400 Eighth Ave. Christmas Eve service, 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24. First Lutheran Church, 1523 Sunset Drive. Thanks-
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Benton County communities plan music, housewalks, food and presents for Christmas By JUDY SCHLESSELMAN Star Press Union reporter Communities in southern Benton County and surrounding areas will soon be abuzz with holiday activities. Don’t miss the many fun and festive events planned for the coming weeks. Note: Special holiday services are listed below as provided by the churches. Regular services are published weekly in The Star Press Union. Benton Community School concerts Atkins Elementary: Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. High School Madrigal: Saturday, Dec. 8, at the middle/high school in Van Horne, 6:30 p.m. High School Cathedral Concert: Monday, Dec. 10, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Van Horne, 7 p.m. Keystone Elementary: Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Norway Elementary: Tuesday, Dec. 18, K-4th grade, 6 p.m.; 5th-6th grade, 7:30 p.m. Holiday High School JAVA/Band Concert: Thursday, Dec. 20, at the middle/high school in Van Horne, 6:30 p.m. Central Lutheran School Concert A Christmas concert will be presented Friday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 310 Third St. W., Newhall. ATKINS The Atkins Community Club will sponsor its annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Memorial Union Hall, 89 Main Ave. The Billie K. Murray Band kicks off the celebration at noon; Santa arrives at 12:30 p.m.
Holiday Tour of Homes The Atkins Woman’s Club will sponsor the third annual holiday housewalk Sunday, Dec. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring five homes decorated in their holiday finery. Tickets are now available at Atkins Savings Bank & Trust, the Atkins Public Library, Atkins Elementary and at tour homes Dec. 9. Proceeds support scholarships and community activities. Tree lighting A Christmas tree lighting will take place at the city park at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, sponsored by the Atkins Community Club. Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Bloomsbury Farm, 3260 69th St., will host breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Reservations: wwwbloomsburyfarm.com or call 319-446-7667.
Dec. 25, 9 a.m. BLAIRSTOWN Holiday church services Grace Lutheran Church, 100 Locust St. NE. Thanksgiving Day service, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.; Christmas Eve children’s service, Monday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m.; Christmas Day service, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.; New Year’s Eve service with Holy Communion, Monday, Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m. St. John Catholic Church, 105 West St. NW. Christmas Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m. CHELSEA St. Joseph’s Catholic Church: Christmas Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m.; Feast of Mary Mother of God, Monday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. Continued on page 8
Holiday church services St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 303 Third Ave. Thanksgiving Eve service, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day service, Thursday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.; children’s Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 29, 7 p.m.; Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion, Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.; candlelight Christmas Eve service led by the youth, 11 p.m.; Christmas Day service with Holy Communion, Tuesday,
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KEYSTONE The following events are scheduled at Turner Hall: Christmas drawing and visit from Santa, Saturday, Dec. 1, for children through sixth grade. Registration begins at noon. Photos with Santa will be available. “ 4 Guys and a Gal” band plays 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Dec. 8. Fun includes an ugly Christmas sweater contest. A New Year’s Eve prime rib, shrimp and chicken dinner will be served Monday, Dec. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations required by Friday, Dec. 28. Phone: 319-442-3212. Holiday church services St. John Lutheran Church, 201 Fourth Ave. Thanksgiving Eve worship, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.; Advent services Wednesday, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Other holiday services were unavailable at press time; contact the church at (319) 442-3514 for more information. KOSTZA Oaklawn Church of God, 1321 F Ave./Highway 212, Marengo. Thanksgiving Praise service, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.; children’s’ Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.; Christmas Eve candlelight service, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. LUZERNE St. Paul Lutheran Church, 107 Maple St. Thanksgiving Day Divine Service with Holy Communion, Thursday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.; Advent services Wednesday, Dec.
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5, 12, 19 at 7 p.m.; Christmas Eve Divine Service with Holy Communion, Monday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m.; Christmas Day Divine Service with Holy Communion, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.; New Years Eve Divine Service with Holy Communion, Monday, Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library Pie Fest at the Van Horne Public Library, 114 Main St., is Wednesday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pies and other homemade desserts will be for sale to support the library.
NEWHALL Santa will arrive at the main park pavilion aboard a fire truck at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, with goodie bags and treats for the children until 7 p.m. Photos with Santa will be taken. The Newhall Lions Club sponsors the annual event.
Light Up Van Horne The Van Horne Events Committee will sponsor “Light Up Van Horne” Sunday, Dec. 9. Five seasonally decorated homes will be featured in a housewalk from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission will be charged. Festivities will be ongoing at the fire station from 5 to 7 p.m. They include a free-will donation soup supper, live music, tree auction, raffle for decorated wreaths, wine tasting, food sampling and kids’ crafts. Residents are encouraged to “light up” their homes during this holiday event.
Holiday Church Services St. John Lutheran, 310 Second St. E. Thanksgiving Day worship, Thursday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. Other services were unavailable at press time. Contact the church office at (319) 223-5593. St. Paul Catholic Church, 306 Third Ave. Christmas Day Mass, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.; New Year’s Day Mass, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m. NORWAY The community will celebrate its annual “Christmas in Norway” Saturday, Dec. 8. The fun St. Michael Catholic Church, 512 Evergreen St. Christmas Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 24, 9 p.m.; New Year’s Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. VAN HORNE Pie Fest
Holiday church services Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 405 Fourth Ave. Thanksgiving Mass, Thursday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.; Christmas Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m.; New Year’s Day Mass, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 7 p.m. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 307 Third Ave. Thanksgiving service Thursday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.; Advent services Wednesday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7 p.m.; Sunday School Christmas service, Sunday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.; Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion, Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.; Christmas Day service, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.
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Celebrate the holidays in the Amana Colonies Tannenbaum Forest opens Nov. 23, Prelude to Christmas is set for Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 TANNENBAUM FOREST The Tannenbaum Forest will be open Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Festhalle barn, Amana. Stroll through a twinkling wonderland of lights with live, decorated trees, a nativity scene and 17-foot-tall German-style Christmas pyramid. Special musical performances, visits from Santa, and a live reindeer are scheduled throughout the month. Proceeds benefit the 2012 Make-A-Wish child, Shalisa, a 15-year-old student at Clear Creek Amana High School who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. Tannenbaum Forest hours are: • Thanksgiving weekend: Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Prelude to Christmas weekend: Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Kids and Music weekend: Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • A Taste of Christmas weekend: Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours Nov. 26 to Dec. 13, Monday through Thurs-
day, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Nick’s Cafe (located inside the Festhalle) hours are: Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will visit the Tannenbaum Forest at the following times: Friday, Nov. 23, 4 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 30, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, noon to 3 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8, noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, noon to 3 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, noon to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, noon to 3 p.m. ONGOING ACTIVITIES The following business will have ongoing activities on Prelude to Christmas weekend, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2. • Amana General Store: register to win a General Store gift basket. Three winners drawn each day of Prelude to Christmas weekend. • Little Red Wagon: Come in to find the hidden Grinch and win a prize. • Heritage Designs Quilting and Needlework: join us for our first ever finished quilt sale. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Make- A -Wish Foundation.
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The opening weekend of holiday festivities features a number of photo opportunities in the Amanas for family and friends to create lasting holiday memories. Visit the Amana Visitor’s Center, Amana Woolen Mill, Amana Furniture Shop and the Festhalle to make a 2012 photo memory on opening Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 16. FRIDAY, NOV. 23 • Tannenbaum Forest open, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Santa visits 4 to 7 p.m.; St. Nick’s Cafe open, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Schanz Furniture and Refinishing: children can make a small, multi-wood Christmas tree or wood ornament at our South Amana location, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Luminary parade and pyramid lighting ceremony. Join Santa
and the Make-A-Wish Foundation for a special candlelit parade down Main Street Amana. Parade begins at the Amana Heritage Museum at 6 p.m. Bring your own lantern; candle luminaries will be available at the museum. Parade concludes at the Tannenbaum Forest with pyramid lighting ceremony, including carols and a bonfire complete with cocoa and marshmallows. SATURDAY, NOV. 24 • Tannenbaum Forest open, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Santa visits 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; St. Nick’s Cafe open, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • The Kitchen Sink: rosette cookie demo, 3 to 4 p.m. SUNDAY, NOV. 25 • Tannenbaum Forest open, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Santa visits, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; St. Nick’s Cafe open, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PRELUDE TO CHRISTMAS FRIDAY, NOV. 30 • Tannenbaum Forest open, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Santa visits, 6 to 8 p.m.; St. Nick’s Cafe open, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Lehm Books and Gifts: register for a colorful Christmas tray. The drawing will be at the end of the day on Sunday. Need not be present for the drawing. • Amazing Grace Antiques and Gifts: register for door prizes of handmade soap each day all weekend. • Catiri’s Art Oasis: register each day all weekend for a chance to win a great gift for yourself or someone on your Christmas list. Hot drinks and treats will be served. • Edelstein Treasures: Register for great door prizes daily. Kids of all ages can experience mining for gems and fossils as well as enjoy the indoor active mining sluice (which will run on weekends until Dec. 16). • Chocolate Haus: stop in for a free piece of wrapped caramel with any hot drink purchase. Kids dip their own chocolate for $3.75. • Amana Woolen Mill: enjoy a self-guided tour through Iowa’s only working woolen mill. Watch our embroidery specialists work their Christmas magic. •Schanz Furniture and Refinishing: children can make a small, multi-wood Christmas tree or wood ornament at our South Amana location, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. •Heritage Designs Quilting and Needlework: meet professional quilter Jane Bazyn, who will be sharing the story behind her work. She will also be displaying and selling a large number of quilts and projects from her personal collection, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Amana Church Guild Bazaar: crafts, needlework, holiday ornaments and decor, specialty foods, woodcrafts and more. One-half block west of the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Church. Proceeds benefit youth ministries and vacation Bible camp, 12:30 to 8 Continued on page 12
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p.m. • Ox Yoke Inn, Bierstube Bar: performance by Ron Johnson, accordionist, playing Christmas music. Enjoy “Oxen Wings,” holiday drinks and complimentary hot cider, 5 to 9 p.m. • Eastern Iowa Brass Band Quintet, Tannenbaum Forest, 6 p.m. • White Cross Cellars Winery: an informal wine and cheese pairing. Learn some basics of pairing wine and cheese and discover which combination is perfect for your palette, 6 to 8 p.m. • Amana Heritage Museum, Clear Creek Amana Community Choir, 6 p.m. • A Glimpse of Amana Christmas Past at Amana Heritage Museum: enjoy a program of song, poetry, and storytelling that lets you experience Christmas in communal Amana a century ago, 6:30 p.m. • Tannenbaum Forest Music Performances: Clear Creek Amana Community Choir, 7 p.m.; Eastern Iowa Brass Band Quintet, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 • Tannenbaum Forest open, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Santa visits, 2 to 8 p.m.; St. Nick’s Cafe, open, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Lehm Books and Gifts: register for a colorful Christmas tray. The drawing will be at the end of the day on Sunday. Need not be present for the drawing. • Amazing Grace Antiques and Gifts: register for
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door prizes of handmade soap each day all weekend. • Grapevine Antiques: register for a $50 gift certificate and enjoy the vintage holiday items on display. • Catiri’s Art Oasis: Register each day all weekend for a chance to win a great gift for yourself or someone on your Christmas list. Hot drinks and treats will be served. • Edelstein Treasures: register for great door prizes daily. Kids of all ages can experience mining for gems and fossils as well as enjoy the indoor active mining sluice (which will run on weekends until Dec. 16). • Amana Church Bazaar: locally made crafts at Amana Church. Register for Amana Church Cookie Walk beginning at 9 a.m., hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Amana Woolen Mill: Experience the magic of blanket weaving. Watch the Grahams as they demonstrate traditional spinning and carding techniques, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch the process of computerized embroidery creating Christmas designs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Amana Colonies Visitor Center: Make-it-take-it holiday card workshop, sponsored by Heritage Designs. Stop by the upstairs conference room in the visitor’s center and make a hand crafted holiday card using the creative products from the Stampin’ Up Card and Scrap Booking Company. Cost $3 (Ages 12 and up), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Heritage Designs Quilting and Needlework: meet professional quilter Jane Bazyn, who will be sharing the story behind her work. She will also be display-
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ing and selling a large number of quilts and projects from her personal collection, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chocolate Haus: kids can dip their own chocolate covered candy cane and take home to eat, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free samples of our old fashion soft caramel all day. • Ox Yoke Inn: kids and “big kids” decorate Christmas cookies, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; face painting by Funny Face Designs, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Ron Johnson, accordionist, playing Christmas music, 5 - 9 p.m. • Amana Church cookie walk: Select your own box full of home-baked cookies, bars and candies with thousands of Christmas cookies and treats to choose from. Registration begins at 9 a.m. West entrance of the Amana Church, located half block west of Tannenbaum Forest. Proceeds benefit youth ministries and vacation Bible camp. Open at noon until sold out. • Amana Woolen Mill: Join us for a peek at holiday wear and fun fashion for cold weather. No reservations needed. Show starts at 1 p.m. in the Woolen Mill. • Christmas Haus Tour: Come tour six beautifully decorated homes for the holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more Information call (800) 579-2294 or visit www. AmanaColonies.com or amanaartsguild.com. • Amana Furniture Shop: guided workshop tours, 1 and 3 p.m., free. • Tannenbaum Forest music performances: Eastern Iowa Brass Band Quintet, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and
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7:30 p.m.; pm.; Sisters of Song Choir Group, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. • A Glimpse of Amana Christmas Past at Amana Heritage Museum: enjoy a program of song, poetry, and storytelling that lets you experience Christmas in communal Amana a century ago; 3 and 4 p.m. • White Cross Cellars Winery: an informal wine and cheese pairing. Learn some basics of pairing wine and cheese and discover which combination is perfect for your palette, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 2 • Tannenbaum Forest open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Santa visits noon to 3 p.m.; St. Nick’s Cafe open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Lehm Books and Gifts: register for a colorful Christmas tray. The drawing will be at the end of the day on Sunday. Need not be present to win. • Amazing Grace Antiques and Gifts: register for door prizes of handmade soap each day all weekend. • Grapevine Antiques: register for a $50 gift certificate and enjoy the vintage holiday items on display. • Catiri’s Art Oasis: register each day all weekend for a chance to win a great gift for yourself or someone on your Christmas list. Hot drinks and treats will be served. • Edelstein Treasures: come in and register for great door prizes daily. Kids of all ages can experience mining for gems and fossils as well as enjoy the indoor active mining sluice (which will run on weekends until Dec. 16). • Christmas Haus Tour: tour six beautifully decorated homes for the holidays, 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (800) 579-2294, www.AmanaColonies.com or www.amanaartsguild.com. • Chocolate Haus: Watch marshmallow chocolate snowmen being made at 1 p.m.. Free piece of dark chocolate bar with sea salt with any hot drink all day. • Ox Yoke Inn: brunch with Santa and Mrs. Klaus, reservations recommended, 9 – 1 p.m.; face painting by Funny Face Designs, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Amana Woolen Mill: travel back in time with the Grahams. Watch while they demonstrate the old world techniques of spinning and carding, noon to 4 p.m. KIDS AND MUSIC WEEKEND DEC. 7 - 9 Dec. 7, 8 and 9 is a weekend devoted to kids and music. Dec. 7 activities include: • Tannenbaum Forest open, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Schanz Furniture and Refinishing: children can make a small, multiwood Christmas tree or wood ornament at our South Amana location. Dec. 8 activities include: • Tannenbaum Forest open, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Santa visits, noon to 4 p.m.; live reindeer at the Tannenbaum Forest, 1 to 4 p.m. • Edelstein Treasures: Ithiel Catiri will have the geode cracker going, so come in and get your geode cracked. You will be the first to see the inside of your rock. The geode is Iowa’s state rock. Kids of all ages can experience mining for gems and fossils as well as enjoy the indoor active mining sluice. • Catiri’s Art Oasis: Create a German paper star ornament. $3 per person. • Amana Furniture Shop: kids’ craft area: use wood, glue, and other materials to make something special, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. • Live performances at Amana Woolen Mill. Join us for live performances by the Marengo Presbyterian Hand Bell Choir, 1 p.m., and Clover Ridge Church Vocal Choir, 2 p.m. Dec. 9 activities include:
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• Tannenbaum Forest open,11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Santa visits, 12 to 3 p.m. A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 14 - 16 This is your chance to experience Christmas through all the senses. Come to Amana to taste, touch, smell, hear and see all the sounds of Christmas in the Amana Colonies. Dec. 14 activities include: • Tannenbaum Forest open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Schanz Furniture and Refinishing: children can make a small, multi-wood Christmas tree or wood ornament at our South Amana location. Dec. 15 activities include: • Tannenbaum Forest open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Santa visits noon to 3 p.m. • Amana Woolen Mill: free honey recipe book with every $30 purchase (one per transaction please). • Amana Furniture Shop: enjoy fresh baked cookies and something warm to drink all day. Dec. 16 activities include: • Tannenbaum Forest open, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Santa visits noon to 3 p.m.
• “G.I. Holiday Jukebox,” a patriotic Christmas musical, Nov. 15 - Dec. 16 (main stage). • “A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail,” Nov. 24Dec.15 (main stage). • “Fully Committed,” a holiday comedy, Nov. 29Dec. 16 (studio stage - Middle Amana). For ticket information, call (800) 35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com. The Iowa Theatre Artist Company will present the following shows: • “ A Celtic Christmas,” Nov. 24 -25. • “Lynne Rothrock’s Christmas Cabaret,” Dec. 7 - 9. • “The Great Bluegrass Herons,” acoustic Christmas concert, Dec. 14-16. • “Radio Scrooge,” Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 (fundraiser). For ticket information, call (319) 622-3222 or iowatheatreartists.org.
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Amana Church Cookie Walk and Bazaar is Dec. 1 It’s time again for the Amana Church’s Prelude to Christmas holiday bazaar Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1, and the Amana Church’s Prelude to Christmas cookie walk, Saturday, Dec. 1. The Amana Church holiday bazaar offers for sale handmade items, Christmas ornaments, woodcrafts, needlework, yeast breads, jams, preserves and more. Hours are 12:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Amana Church in Amana. Select from handmade needlecrafts, woodcrafts, textiles and more made especially for the bazaar. A variety of items from Christmas ornaments
and folk arts to homemade cinnamon rolls, jams, jellies and preserves, antiques and notions are featured. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Amana Church Cookie Walk opens it doors as Amana Christmas cookie bakers create thousands of homemade Christmas cookies, candies and holiday treats especially for this unique event. Patrons stop by the Amana Church bazaar at 9 a.m. Saturday to pick up their reservation time for the cookie walk. The cookie walk begins at noon and continues until all cookies and candies are sold. For
Amana Church volunteers Allison Momany, left, and Katie Meyer at the 2011 Cookie Walk. The 2012 Cookie Walk is Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Amana Church, Amana.
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$22, patrons purchase a generously-sized cookie box, which holds anywhere from four to six dozen cookies and fill these with their own selection of treats. Proceeds from the Amana Church cookie walk and holiday bazaar benefit the Amana Church’s youth ministry including its free, after-school program and the summer vacation Bible camp. All Amana Church youth programs are open to all children. The Amana Church is located in the village of Amana, one-half block west of the Festhalle’s Tannenbaum Forest Christmas display.
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An old-fashioned Christmas in Victor Remember celebrating Christmas the old-fashioned way? Victor area organizations will be bringing that old-time feeling to the holiday with its annual Old Fashioned Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 8. The event, which has activities for everyone throughout the day, is sponsored by the Victor Area Chamber of Commerce and other participating organizations. Following is a schedule of the various activities that will be taking place: • 7-10 a.m.: HLV Booster Club Breakfast, HLV Elementary School Gym. • 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: HLV Booster Club Craft Show, HLV High School gymnasium. • 9 a.m.-noon and 4:30-7 p.m.: “Polar Express,” Victor Public Library. • 10 a.m.: Cookie/Candy Walk, St. James Lutheran Church. • 10:30 a.m.: HLV Booster Club Lunch, HLV School. • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch, St. Bridget’s The Old
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Catholic Church. • 1-5 p.m.: HLV Cheerleader Housewalk. See separate story for details. • 4:30-7 p.m.: Evening supper, American Legion Hall, Lincoln Loyal Leaders 4-H Club. • 4-7 p.m.: Horse-drawn rides, loading at Bloethe Law Office. • 4:30-7 p.m.: Special business hours. • 5-7 p.m.: Pictures with Santa, Thys Auto & Outdoor Power. • 5:15 and 5:30 p.m.: HLV Band and Chorus, American Legion Hall. Santa Claus visits with a young girl during his stop at • 4:30-7 p.m.: Frosty/ Talking Christmas Tree. Thys Auto & Outdoor Power during Victor Old Fashioned • 4:30-7 p.m.: Roasting Christmas. Santa will be in Victor Saturday, Dec. 8, during marshmallows with Victhe city’s Old Fashioned Christmas. tor firemen.
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SCHOOL EVENTS • HLV Elementary: The Holiday Concert is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. • HLV Junior-Senior High School Con-
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Tickets: $8 A patriotic Christmas musical Written & arranged by Rick Lewis
• 7 p.m.: Fireworks, in the business district. The winner of the Lions Club Raffle will be announced prior to the fireworks. • 7:30 p.m.: Closing ceremony, American Legion Hall, with local talent including the Victor Community Chorus. Want more information? Just dial the OH SANTA network – that’s (319) 6472683.
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and 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, at St. Bridget’s. • Victor Baptist Church, 201 Seventh St., Victor: A Christmas breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, with a children’s program to follow at 10 a.m. Christmas eve services are at 6:30 p.m.
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of the Blessed Virgin Mary is 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at St. Bridget’s. Christmas Eve services on Monday, Dec. 24, are 4 p.m. at St. Bridget’s and 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s. Christmas Day services are Tuesday, Dec. 25, are 8 a.m. at St. Patrick’s and 10 a.m. at St. Bridget’s. A Vigil of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at St. Patrick’s,
HOUSEWALK The 25th Annual HLV Christmas Housewalk, sponsored by the HLV cheerleaders will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 in conjunction with Victor’s Old Fashioned
Page 17 Christmas celebration. The walk will take place from 1-5 p.m. with this year’s hosts being: • Laurel Hollopeter, 1152 190th St., Victor. • Russell and Lenora Hagen, 2241 B Ave., Victor. • Roger and Sharon Hopwood, 2647 B Ave, Guernsey. Tickets are available now from HLV cheerleaders or Flower Connections, Victor.
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A jolly holiday season is planned in Marengo SANTA SUPPER The Wandling-Wendel American Legion Post 76 in Marengo will be hosting its annual Santa Claus Supper will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the legion hall, 1240 Lafayette Ave. Proceeds will be used to purchase candy and other holiday goodies, which will be delivered to children, senior citizens and shut-ins later in December. The Lutheran Thrivent Association will provide funding to the event. The supper itself is a traditional turkey with all the trimmings. A bake and craft sale by the Junior Auxiliary will take place as well. Anyone wanting more information may contact Sam Slaymaker at (319) 642-7230.
“‘Tis the season to be jolly … .” The lights are hung, the stockings placed by the fireplace, and the mood is unusually bright for the season. In Marengo, many religious and secular activities have been planned for all to enjoy. These activities range from an American Legion Supper With Santa to concerts by Iowa Valley students to activities at area churches. Events scheduled include: CHRISTMAS TREE WALK The Marengo Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first-ever Christmas Tree Walk the first weekend of December. The Marengo American Legion hall will be decked out in full holiday regalia for the event, where individuals, organizations and businesses may display their decorated trees. An open house will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. However, attendees of the Legion’s annual Santa Supper on Saturday, Dec. 1, will also have a chance to view the displays.
Santa Claus plans to make several visits to Marengo throughout the 2012 holiday season. Will he make more? That’s for the children of Marengo to think about. (File photos) Admission is free. Registrations are due by Friday, Nov. 24. To register call Jennifer Olson at
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est children and their families. Anyone may participate by visiting Marengo Bank, 1101 Court Ave., Marengo, and selecting a paper gift tag from the tree; the angel will describe the child’s gender and age. Participants are asked to buy a gift of $20 or less, and return it unwrapped to the bank by Monday, Dec. 17 with the angel attached. Children from infant to age 12 will get clothing and a toy, while older children will receive clothing. Donations of food and hygiene products, along with gloves, hats and other clothing needed for those cold, winter days, are also being accepted. Volunteers will deliver the gifts to area families on a date to be determined – just in time for an early Christmas. Anyone wanting more information may call Ruby Pierce at (319) 721-7133. MMH TREE OF LIGHTS Marengo’s anticipated equivalent of the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, the lighting of the Holiday Tree of Lights, took place Monday, Nov. 19 at Marengo Memorial Hospital. The hospital is in the midst of locating a live tree to place in front of the hospital’s main entrance. The tree will have lights honoring and memorializing the lives of loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible, and will be used by the MMH Foundation to provide for the future healthcare
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of area families. Anyone wanting more information may call (319) 642-8054 or 1-866-930-8842. ROSE HAVEN Staff and residents will be decorating the tree Thursday, Dec. 6. Residents and guests may enjoy cookies and cocoa, and participate in singing carols. Various church, civic and school groups are also slated to visit during December. Anyone who is interested in coming may call Sharon at (319) 642-5533. SCHOOL EVENTS • Iowa Valley Elementary: Preschool, kindergarten and first grade will be Monday, Dec. 3 at Iowa Valley High School auditorium; second and third grade will be on Thursday, Dec. 13; Both concerts are 6:30 p.m. in the Iowa Valley High School auditorium • Iowa Valley Junior High and High School Concerts: The Winter Concert will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in the Iowa Valley High School auditorium. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Brian Hanson 2012 Christmas Tour will be 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at First United Methodist Church, 895 Court Ave., Marengo. A “Love Offering” will be received. Anyone wanting more information may call (319) 642-3146. CHURCH ACTIVITIES
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Marengo churches whose activities were known as of press time were as follows: • First Presbyterian Church, 902 Marengo Ave.: The youth Christmas program is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, followed by a potluck brunch and quilt raffle drawing. For Christmas Eve services, special music will be presented at 4:30 p.m., with a candle-
light worship at 5:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Snyder. • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 780 Court Ave.: Advent services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 and 12. The annual Christmas Cantata will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. A children’s program will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Christmas-related services will be announced later. • St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 957 Western Ave.: A Christmas Eve Mass will begin at 4 p.m. • Trinity United Church of Christ, 1895 200th St.: A Sunday school Christmas program at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. A Christmas Eve candlelight service with Communion will be 6:30 p.m. Churches whose services were either not set or did not return phone calls by press time were Church of the Nazarene, 940 Eastern Ave.; and First United Methodist Church, 895 Court Ave. PLANT SALE Marengo FFA is selling poinsettias of all varieties for the holiday season. The sale runs through Dec. 10 through Dec. 20. Preordering is encouraged, and large- and small-size plants are available. Anyone interested in purchasing may contact Marcia Kilgard at (319) 642-3332 or mkilgard@iowa-valley. k12.ia.us.
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Montezuma’s Hometown Holiday to include Downtown Jingle and Mingle Jingle and Mingle, free bowling for the kids part of the annual holiday event in Montezuma Montezuma’s “Hometown Holiday” in Montezuma will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, with morning, late afternoon and evening events. Here’s the schedule, which is subject to additions: • 8 a.m. - Santa breakfast in Memorial Hall, sponsored by Montezuma Country Club. This is a breakfast for all ages and all are welcome. The cost is $4 for kids, which includes a treat bag, and $6 for adults. Drinks are included. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present. • 10 a.m to noon - Cookie Walk, at United Methodist Church. The walk will re-open at 3 - 6 p.m. or until all cookies are sold. • 10 to 11 a.m. - Story hour
at the Montezuma Public Library. • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Downtown Mingle and Jingle - Stores will be open with live music, and activities for families and youth. Enjoy hot cider, cocoa, mulled wine, s’mores, and more. Decorate the square with lighted luminaries, enjoy a live Nativity, wrap gifts for Christmas Joy, and if you missed Breakfast with Santa don’t worry - Santa and Mrs. Claus will be back for all the fun. • 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Reindeer Games at Star Lanes - FREE Christmas glow bowling for kids from 4:30-7:30 p.m.! Knock down red and green pins in a special 5-frame bowling activity. Continued on page 26
Taylor Wilcox, 5, points to one last cookie at the same time as cookie walk volunteer Brigitte Van Roekel does as she tops off her cookie container being held by her mom, Lindsey, during the annual Montezuma United Methodist Church Cookie Walk. Church members bake and sell more than 4,000 cookies each year.
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Jingle Bell Holiday offers lots of family fun The Amazing Chase: Holiday Edition adds family-fun twist to annual holiday event Grinnell’s annual downtown holiday event, Jingle Bell Holiday, is getting a new twist—this year’s event is all about the kids! “Bring your kids downtown to meet myself and all of Grinnell’s local retailers,” said Bill Hammen of Bill’s Jewelry. “We want to get to know your family and let you know how much we appreciate your business all year round.” Jingle Bell Holiday is Friday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Grinnell. Each participating business is hosting a free kids’ activity, craft, treats or music in their store, and the merchants look forward to a night of family fun. The schedule for the evening includes: • 5-8 p.m. - Retail Open Houses. • 5-8 p.m. - Carriage Rides, corner
Members of the St. Johns Celebration Singers sing Christmas songs during a performance in the basement of St. Mary's Catholic Church last year. They were one of a number of groups that performed throughout the evening. of Fourth and Broad streets. • 5-8 p.m. - Festival of Trees, Drake Community Library. • 5-8 p.m. - No Room at the Inn with a live nativity and live music, St. Mary’s Church basement. • 5:15 p.m. - Lighting of the Town Tree, corner of Fourth and Broad streets. • 5:15 p.m. – Dixie Land Band playing carols in a vintage circus wagon • 5:30-8 p.m. - San-
ta, Drake Community Library. • 6-8 p.m. - The Amazing Chase: Holiday Edition. For more information visit www.getintogrinnell. com/amazingchase/. • 6-8 p.m. - Live Nativity by Grinnell United Church Confirmation Class, corner of Fourth and Broad streets. For more information, contact the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce at 641-236-6555.
Mrs. Santa Claus gets little Eva Peart, 6 months, to smile as her brother, Dominic Peart, 3, looks on from Santa's lap during a pre-Christmas stop by the North Pole residents during Jingle Bell Holiday festivities in Grinnell last year.. More than 150 youngsters, many standing outside in line, came to see Santa and Mrs. Claus during the visit to Grinnell. Dominic said he wants a tractor for Christmas and that his sister wants a doll for her first Christmas.
Strumming bluegrass and country tunes during the Grinnell Jingle Bell Holiday at Beckman Gallery II last year is, from left, Jerry Wahl, violin, Keith Templeton, Guitar, Cory Berry, banjo, and Jimmy Lee Christensen, bass. The four enjoy getting together Shultz & Co. membes perform one of many holiday songs at Bill's Jewelry on Main Street and making music. during the Grinnell Jingle Bell Holiday event.
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Churches across Poweshiek County hosting Christmas dramas, services BROOKLYN
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St. Patricks Catholic Church
• Christmas Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m.; St. Bridget Catholic Church Mass, Victor, 8 p.m. • Christmas Day Mass, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m.; St. Bridget Catholic Church Mass, Victor, 10 a.m. • New Year’s Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. • New Years Day
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• Children’s Christmas Program, Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. • Christmas Eve service, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m.
First Friends Church
• Communion Service, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 • Live Nativity (drive through), Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 – 9, 6 to 8:30 p.m. • Children’s nativity, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Monday, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m.
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• Children’s Christmas Program, Sunday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m.
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benezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts. Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson will be playing all 46 characters from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” without the aid of props or costumes, as he brings this magical tale to life. Come see it at the Williamsburg Public Library Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge. This 75-minute show is ideal for the entire family. Duffy Hudson is an actor, director, writer, teacher and filmmaker who makes his home in California. He has spent over 14 years on the New York Stage. He has studied with such great directors as Michael Kahn, Nikos Psacharopoulos, Nikita Makhalkov, Larry Moss and Sandra Seacat. He has performed on Broadway in “The Misanthrope” and off Broadway in dozens of productions including, “Riddley Walker,” “Nana,” “Twelfth Night,” “Winter’s Tale,” “Macbeth” and “A Report
To The Academy.” Hudson has directed over 300 theatrical pieces, including, workshop productions with Brooke Shields; “The Three Sisters” with Jessica Lange, Don Johnson and Tatum O’Neal, and “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?” with Marlo Thomas. Hudson is the author of several scripts, including his much-applauded stage adaptation of “Frankenstein,” “The Elevator Man” and “Tattered Angel,” a feature film with Lynda Carter. He is also the author of his two one-man shows: “In The Shadow of the Raven,” (the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe) and “The Relativity of Albert Einstein,” (The life and work of Albert Einstein) as well as the children’s book, “The Boy Who Came From Heaven.” Currently, Hudson is co-owner of Cincinnatus Motion Picture, a film company that has produced commercials, industrial long forms and Its first feature film “Tattered Angel.” Recent acting film credits include “The Greater Good,” “Finders Keepers” and “Hell-O-Ween.”
Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson poses as one of the characters from Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Hudson will be performing the story at the Williamsburg Public Library Dec. 16.
More Christmas events in Williamsburg CHRISTMAS IN WILLIAMSBURG Saturday, Dec. 1 • Craft and gift show at St. Mary’s Reception Hall, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Safe Haven pictures with Santa Claus, family and pets at Star Drug, 1-3 p.m. • Pictures with Santa at the Williamsburg Public Library, 3-5 p.m. • Live nativity scene, nativity walk, family activities and refreshments at First Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 • Craft and gift show at St. Mary’s Re-
ception Hall, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Christmas in Williamsburg Grand Concert at Williamsburg High School. Performances at 3 and 5:30 p.m. COOKIE WALK Saturday, Dec. 8 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. SCHOOL CONCERTS Tuesday, Dec. 4 Williamsburg Community Schools’ K-1
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Tuesday, Dec. 18 Williamsburg junior high school concert, 7 p.m., high school. CHRISTMAS EVE The Christmas Eve Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held at Old St. Michael’s Church, Holbrook, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. See seasonal church events in the Nov. 29 issue of the Williamsburg Journal Tribune.
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Grinnell Church of the Nazarene • Advent Services throughout the month of December, Sundays, 11 a.m.
Immanuel Church
Lutheran
• Advent Services, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 6:30 p.m. each night. • Children’s Christmas Worship Program, Sunday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Monday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m.
Prairie Lakes Church
• Christmas Eve Service, 5:30 p.m., Grinnell Community Center theater.
St. John’s Lutheran
• Sunday School Christmas Program, Sunday, Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m.
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• “No Room at the Inn” Friday, Nov. 30, 12 - 8 p.m., in the church basement. Come see more than 100 Nativities and hear music throughout the day from local choirs. Donations will benefit St. Joseph’s homeless shelter for families, Des Moines; Poweshiek County food pantry at MICA; and Grinnell, Brooklyn and Montezuma Ministerial Associations for use with local transient/homeless. • Christmas Eve Mass, Monday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. • Christmas Day Mass, 9 a.m. Please contact the church for updated schedule.
United Church
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• Hanging of the Greens, Sunday, Dec. 4, during the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services • Advent Worship, Sunday, Dec. 9, 8:30 a.m. followed by a Children’s Christmas Program, 10:30 a.m. • Lessons and Carols featuring all choirs, Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 and 10:30 a.m. • Community Blue Christmas Worship, Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. • Fourth Sunday Advent Worship, Sunday, Dec. 23, 8 and 10:30 a.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 and 9 p.m. • Community Christmas Dinner, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m. Call 641236-3757 for reservations by Monday, Dec. 17.
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MALCOM First United Presbyterian Church • Worship services, 8:45 on Sundays; Sunday School and fellowship, 10 a.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Monday, Dec. 24 at First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, 7 p.m.
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• Soup Supper in connection with Hometown Holiday and Jingle and Mingle, 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1. Chili, homemade chicken noodle and cheeseburger
chowder soups along with a relish tray, cookies and bars, all for a free will donation • Christmas Eve Programs, Monday, Dec. 24 - Children’s Puppet Service, 5:15 p.m.; Candlelight Service, 7 p.m.
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BGM, Grinnell, Monte to host winter concerts BGM Schools • Thursday, Dec. 6, Elementary Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Elementary Gym. • Thursday, Dec. 13, Junior/Senior High School Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Elementary Gym. Grinnell Schools • Tuesday, Dec. 4, Grinnell High School Winter Band/Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Grinnell High School Auditorium.
• Friday, Dec. 7, 7th and 8th Grade School Winter Band/Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Grinnell High School Auditorium • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5th and 6th Grade Winter Band/Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Grinnell High School Auditorium. Central Iowa Christian School • Tuesday, Dec. 18, School Music Christmas Program, 6 p.m, at Grin-
nell Christian Church. Montezuma Schools • Thursday, Nov. 29, 4th – 6th Grades Winter Music Concert, 7 p.m., Elementary School Gym. • Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-12 Grades Winter Music Concert, 7 p.m., Elementary School Gym. • Thursday, Dec. 13, K-3 Grades Winter Music Concert, 7 p.m., Elementary School Gym.
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Barbara Brown moved to North English, and they have renovated the building with their home on the second floor, and they have future plans for the downstairs. This building is NOT handicapped accessible. It has 12-foot ceilings and 21 stairs to climb. The Browns plan to have a traditional Christmas tree on display, and because they have some relatives who are Jewish, they will have a Menorah also. Barbara collects antique dolls, and some will be on display throughout the home.
et ready for a full day of Christmas activities in the English Valleys Saturday, Dec. 1. The day will include a visit from Santa, Christmas Tree silent auction, holiday house walk and more. Events are planned by a variety of community groups, including the North English Community Club, English Valleys History Center Board and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Saturday, Dec. 1 schedule 8 - 11:30 a.m. - Children’s breakfast with Santa at the North English Community Center. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Christmas Tree silent auction at the North English Community Center. Proceeds go to the North English Community Club. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Luncheon served at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, North English. Cost is $6 per person. 1 - 5 p.m. - The English River Christmas Tour of Homes will be held. The English Valleys History Center, which organizes the tour, will also hold an open house with refreshments.
TOUR OF HOMES DETAILS Ron and Kathy Van Berkum, 208 N. Campbell St., North English The Ron and Kathy Van Berkum home at 208 N. Campbell St. was built in 1978 by Kenny Campbell for Wayne and Margaret Fancher. Ron and Kathy purchased this ranch style house with three bedrooms, one full bath and two half baths in 1991. Kathy loves to decorate for Christmas, especially with trees. The main tree in their living room contains many special ornaments for Ron and Kathy and their children. The patriotic tree honoring their son Matt and his service in Afghanistan is also in the living room. The kitchen has a winter-themed tree and school-themed tree, and Ron’s sports room has baseball and football-themed trees. The master bedroom has a tree with official White House ornaments, and one bedroom has a tree with all felt ornaments made by Kathy’s Aunt Amy Huber who passed in 1998. Many of the trees are kept up all year with decorations changing for the holidays (Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, and Halloween). Kathy’s Dickens’ Village pieces are a family favorite and are kept on display all year round, a special thing as Ron began Kathy’s collection in their previous house. Ron’s favorite ornament is a N-O-E-L train he gave to his mother when he was 12 years old. Richard and Susan Elwood 509 W. Oak St., North English The Richard and Susan Elwood home at 509 W. Oak St. is first mentioned as a residence in the 1889 will of C. W. Lutton, the community’s first school teacher. It is remembered that this home then became the country estate of J. D. Butler and his wife Eliza. He was the only attorney in North English in the late 1800s, and Eliza was active in community groups. After Eliza’s death in 1934, the home was owned by Forrest R. and Amy Plank, and it was then sold to the Ross Had-
ley American Legion group for its Legion Hall. There are community memories of “box socials” and dances at the Legion hall where young ladies would hope to meet young gentlemen. Al and Ione Jonhson, the owners of Johnson’s Locker on Main, purchased the home in 1941 and then lived there for many years. In 1965, Richard and Susan Elwood bought the home after it had been vacant for six years. The Elwood family has added a garage, family room, sun room, and deck over the years, and they have spent 48 wonderful Christmases in their home. They are now welcoming you to their 49th holiday season.
Curtis and Kim Wilkerson 2047 336th St., North English The Curtis and Kim Wilkerson home at 2047 336th St. was built in 2007 by the English Valleys General Construction class under the instruction of Chip Fritz. The house sits on 18 acres about 1/4 mile west of North English. Curtis and Kim designed the house themselves with the idea of bringing the outdoors in. The home features an open floor plan with a 14 foot vaulted pine plank ceiling and plenty of windows to enjoy the wildlife. The kitchen cupboards are hickory and the railing to the lower level was handcrafted by the Amish out of pine logs. The dining room table and chairs are also handcrafted by the Amish out of pine logs. Other features of the home include an old fashioned screen door to the walk-in pantry and a master bath with a Florida Gulf Coast theme. The couple enjoys collecting antiques, which work well with the cabin feel of the home. Christmas decorations include items which have been given to Kim by her customers and co-workers over the years. Kim has a “weakness” for unique Christmas decorations, especially ones on sale, so she adds new ones every year. There’s a decoration for every nook and cranny. She also likes to use greenery and lots of strings of Christmas lights in various areas of the home. See the Nov. 29 issue of the Journal Tribune for seasonal church services, etc.
Ken and Barbara Brown 173 S. Main St., North English In the early 1900s a one story building was constructed on Main Street after a destructive fire, and later a second story was added. One of the first businesses in this building was the Mahannah Harness Shop, where they also sold buggies and wagons. A sign is still visible, painted on the south side of the building that advertises • Jim Shore • Keepsake Ornaments • Clothing • Story Buddies the popular Velie Buggy. In later years, the build• Recordable Story Books • More Christmas Items ing became Kirkpatrick • Interior Design Available Feeds and several other things. There was even a beauty shop upstairs, along with an apartment, and it eventually became the Jera933 Main St., Grinnell Lee Shoe Store and Valley Clothiers. 236-5231 In recent years, Ken and
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